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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mollie Renae Martin

Mollie Renae Martin

Apr 24, 2015

Mollie Renae Martin, 54, of Gastonia, passed away April 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late JE Chandler Martin and Mary Anna Childers. A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday at Finish Line Christian Center - 123 Branch Street, Lowell. Arrangements are with the South Chapel...

Scott Allen Bradley

Scott Allen Bradley

Apr 23, 2015

Scott Allen Bradley, 44, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on April 23, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his loving and devoted father, Steve Bradley and wife Linda; brothers, Steven Laux, David Laux, Richard Bradley; sisters, Christine Collins, Diane Merck, Sandra Ridgon; beloved niece, Elizabeth Marie Riles; numerous loving, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was...

Brenda Sue Justice Craig

Brenda Sue Justice Craig

Apr 23, 2015

Brenda Sue Justice Craig, 58, of Charlotte, passed away April 23, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born May 1, 1956 in Henderson County, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Justice. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest book is available to...

Gloria Dee Cox Miller

Gloria Dee Cox Miller

Apr 22, 2015

Gloria Dee Cox Miller, 82, of Cherryville, passed away on April 22, 2015 at her home. She was born October 9, 1932 in Spindale, NC, daughter of the late James W. Cox and Elvenia Bradshaw Cox. Mrs. Miller was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed going to flea markets and car shows. She was a member of Harvest...

Debra Kay Mcclure

Debra Kay Mcclure

Apr 21, 2015

Debra "Debbie" Kay Brommer McClure, 59, went home to be with the Lord April 21, 2015. She was born February 15, 1956, the daughter of the late Grace Scruggs Brommer and James Madison Heavner. Debra was a member of East Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved the Lord, being around her family and going to the mountains and beach. She...

Fred Hardin

Fred Hardin

Apr 20, 2015

Fred Hardin, 76, of Dallas passed away April 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 31, 1939 in Andrews, the son of the late, Flora Bell Ellis and Roy F. Hardin, Sr. Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Joe Robertson and wife, Margie; daughter, Betty Robertson; grandchildren, Elizabeth...

Dorothy Jean Stewart Aycock

Dorothy Jean Stewart Aycock

Apr 19, 2015

Dorothy Jean Stewart Aycock, 87, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2015 at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living. She was born October 15, 1927 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Walter Clyde and Corrie Freeman Stewart. Dorothy was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and collecting Christmas items, especially nutcrackers. She was...

Rosemary Swann Bridges

Rosemary Swann Bridges

Apr 19, 2015

Rosemary Swann Bridges, 69, of Gastonia, passed away, April 19, 2015, at her home after a long battle with an illness. She was born, September 22, 1945, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Jesse Lee Swann and Margaret Jeanette Hargett Swann. Rosemary was a very loving and caring person. She retired from Krispy Kreme after 42 years. Along with...

Robert Gene Adams, Sr.

Robert Gene Adams, Sr.

Apr 19, 2015

Robert Gene Adams, Sr., 77, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2015, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born July 24, 1937, in Gaston County, son of the late Leonard Adams and Louise Adams Schronce. Robert was a US Navy Retiree and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and retired from...

Sheri Aileen King

Sheri Aileen King

Apr 18, 2015

Sheri Aileen King, 48, of Lake Wylie, passed away April, 18, 2015, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. She was born April 28, 1966, in Springdale, Arkansas, daughter of Elwyn Leon King and Aileen Moore King. Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, are her brothers, Gary King and wife Marlo, Terry King and wife Linda; and...

Ernest Lee Thomas

Ernest Lee Thomas

Apr 17, 2015

Ernest Lee Thomas, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 22, 1954, in Gaston County, son of Ruby Thomas and the late Brannon Thomas. Ernest was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed collecting many different items. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by brother,...

J. C. Dowell, Jr.

J. C. Dowell, Jr.

Apr 17, 2015

J. C. Dowell, Jr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away April 17, 2015, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 17, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Mildred and J. C. Dowell, Sr. The family will receive friends 6-7pm on Wednesday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd., Gastonia, NC. Interment...

Edith "Edie" Bates

Edith "Edie" Bates

Apr 14, 2015

Edith "Edie" Bates, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 14, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She was born December 2, 1939 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Marshall Brown and Elsie Bailey Brown. Mrs. Bates was a member of Soul Harbor Tabernacle, Mooresboro, NC. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved going...

Will Morris Bell, Iii

Will Morris Bell, Iii

Apr 13, 2015

Will Morris Bell, III, 54, of Cherryville, passed away April 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1961, a native of Gaston County, the son of Virginia Bell and the late, Will Morris Bell, Jr. Will was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle, who loved his family dearly and never met a stranger. He...

Annette Cannon Maddox

Annette Cannon Maddox

Apr 12, 2015

Annette Cannon Maddox, 83, passed away April 12th 2015 at Brookdale Place Robinwood, Gastonia, NC. She was born in York County, SC the daughter of the late Harry Cannon and Lucille Cannon Chestine. Annette was the wife of the late Richard Dean Maddox, husband of 62 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. Survivors include a...

Leonard Auten

Leonard Auten

Apr 12, 2015

Leonard Auten, 45, of Lowell, passed away April 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1970 a native of Gaston County, the son of Janice and the late David Gene Auten. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Janice Auten of Lowell; brothers and sisters, Larry Auten and wife, Joyce of Dallas, Doug Auten of Mt....

Pearly Dover Smith

Pearly Dover Smith

Apr 11, 2015

Pearly Dover Smith, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, April 11, at her daughter's residence in Lincolnton. She was born September 22, 1932 to the late Lee and Bertha Hart Dover. Pearly attended Harvest Time Assembly of Kings Mountain. She was loved by everyone and was a faithful, devoted Christian. She had great faith in God's word -...

Rashie "Pops" Wells Sanderson

Rashie "Pops" Wells Sanderson

Apr 9, 2015

Rashie "Pops" Wells Sanderson, 90, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Kinston, NC, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born December 19, 1924 in Duplin County, NC, son of the late Alsa and Debbie Nethercutt Sanderson. Rashie was a member of the Southwest PFWB Church. He was also a US Army veteran of WWII. He was employed with the...

Faye A. Welch

Faye A. Welch

Apr 9, 2015

Faye A. Welch, 81, formerly of Gastonia, passed away April 9, 2015, in Linwood, NC. She was born October 27, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert and Pearl Holt Andrews. Faye was a very loving mother and grandmother, who adored her family and will be deeply missed by them all. She was a very active member of...

Benjamin Willard Newburn

Benjamin Willard Newburn

Apr 8, 2015

Benjamin Willard Newburn, 56, of Mt. Holly, passed away April 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1959 in Dade County, FL, son of Jesse and Doris Tucker Newburn. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

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